Country Limas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. baby lima beans
2 medium potatoes, chunked
1 ham hock, chunked
1 tsp. thyme
2 tsp. ground oregano
2 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. fine ground black pepper

Preparation

Soak beans overnight or cover with water 2-inches above beans and bring to boiling.
Boil them for 3 to 4 minutes, then let them sit for an hour.
Drain the water and refill to 2 to 3-inches above beans.
Add all other ingredients, except potatoes.
Bring to boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are done.